Mercy College

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Mercy College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Mercy College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 49% of students who start college at Mercy College complete all the credits required within six years.

Mercy College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Mercy College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Mercy College?

Mercy College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Mercy College.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Mercy College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Mercy College

When choosing a major, Mercy College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Mercy College.

Student Designed Majors

Mercy College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Mercy College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Mercy College

Mercy College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercy College

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Does Mercy College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Mercy College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Mercy College Have An Online Program?

✅ Mercy College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Mercy College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Mercy College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Mercy College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Mercy College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Mercy College Require Internships?

🟨 Mercy College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Mercy College

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Mercy College Library

The main library on campus is the Mercy College Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Mercy College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Mercy College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Accounting, education, cybersecurity, physical therapy, physician assistant

ROTC

Does Mercy College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Mercy College does not have any ROTC programs.

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